Cooperative Extension in Washington County

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer virtual science cafés for teens in grades 7–12 each Tuesday, from 3–3:45 p.m., beginning March 31. Online sessions will include University of Maine scientists discussing their research, how they became involved in their work and what brought them to Maine. Participants will learn about science in action […]

Dates to Remember March 7: Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament, Washington County Community College, Calais March 26: Food 4 All Food Distribution, Washington Academy, East Machias 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. April 4: State 4-H Public Speaking Tournament, Orono April 10: 4-H Teen Dance, Old Town YMCA, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. April 16: #EmpoweringMEandYou via […]

Calais, Maine—University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H in Washington County will hold its annual public speaking tournament Saturday, March 7, beginning at 10 a.m., at the Washington County Community College, St. Croix Hall, 101 Lecture Hall in Calais. The event is free and open to the public. 4-H youth will give presentations on topics including […]

Whiting, Maine — The Furry Friends Food Bank has been adopted by a University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H club in Washington County. Cobscook Currents 4-H club members, committed to making a positive difference in their community, chose the food bank for pets as a community service project.  Club members have installed a pet food […]

Unfortunately, both sessions of the 4-H Family Hour of Code (Peabody Memorial Library, Jonesport and Porter Memorial Library, Machias) have been postponed due to low registration numbers. We hope to reschedule these sessions at a later date. 

Dates to Remember February 21: Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) Application Deadline February 21-23: Becoming an Outdoor Woman Winter Skills Weekend at Bryant Pond  February 22: Family Hour of Code, Peabody Memorial Library, Jonesport, 11 a.m. to Noon February 25: Family Hour of Code, Porter Memorial Library, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. February 27: 4-H Tech Changemakers […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer a free “4-H Family Hour of Code” session on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 11 a.m. to noon, at the Peabody Memorial Library, 162 Main Street, Jonesport. Another session will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., at Porter Memorial Library, 92 Court Street, […]

Machias, Maine—University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer a “4-H Information Night” on Jan. 30, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Porter Memorial Library, 92 Court Street, Machias. UMaine Extension 4-H staff will discuss club programming, camps, special interest groups and national trips. Extension 4-H youth development includes teaching youth leadership, citizenship and […]

Machias, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a special interest (SPIN) club for youth, ages 9 to 12, interested in learning basic photography skills. The club meets five Wednesdays, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., beginning Jan. 29, at Porter Memorial Library, 92 Court Street, Machias. Remaining dates are Feb. 5, 12, 19 […]